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News / Technology

Domio captures $100M investment for international expansion

By Steven Lerner | December 19, 2019

Upscale apartment-hotel provider Domio has secured $100 million in Series B funding. ... Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 17 - Terry Jones of Travelocity

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2019

Few people have been there at the formation of two pioneering brands in online travel. Terry Jones tells his story to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Travelstop - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2019

Travelstop is a modern SaaS platform that simplifies business travel and automates expense management for growth companies.... Read More

News / Distribution

American Express GBT adds investors to fuel further growth

By Linda Fox | December 18, 2019

Carlyle Global Partners joins the Certares-led investment group, which holds 50% of the business.... Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Will early stage startup funding make a comeback in 2020?

By Steven Lerner | December 18, 2019

Phocuswright analysts discuss the state of travel startups in 2020 during The Phocuswright Conference in Florida in November.... Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: OYO on plans to become global leader in vacation rentals in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2019

OYO Vacation Homes CEO Tobias Wann discusses the company's rapid growth and global ambitions.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Fly Money - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019

Helping travelers pay like locals: Aggregating and pre-ordering all local payment methods to use during vacations - mobile, cash and cards.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Servantrip - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019

Leading activities market consolidation for B2B, by providing the largest offer comparison powered with AI recommendation engine.... Read More

News / Online

HotelsByDay expands to hotel amenity bookings with acquisition of Dayaxe

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

Day-use hotel booking website HotelsByDay is expanding its guest offerings through its acquisition of Dayaxe, a marketplace that sells hotel amenities. ... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on being a different brand and concerns over capital

By Kevin May | December 17, 2019

In an interview in the PhocusWire Studio, Fogel discusses the "connected trip" strategy, the influx of bad investment capital and sustainability.... Read More